The day after the recording of "Appointment Today" ended, Ji Youyou received a call from Lu Yu.
"Youyou, is now a good time?" Lu Yu's voice was much gentler than it had been on the show.
Ji Youyou wasn't surprised. "Teacher Lu, are you calling about the rice?"
The other end of the line went silent for a moment, followed by a light chuckle. "I really can't hide anything from you."
Lu Yu paused, her tone turning serious. "The rice from that day... After I got back, I couldn't forget the taste."
Ji Youyou understood. "You'd like to buy some?"
"Yes." Lu Yu's voice dropped a little. "I... Actually, my eating habits aren't very healthy."
Ji Youyou didn't respond, but she knew what Lu Yu was trying to say.
'Lu Yu's "seven grains of rice" diet wasn't self-discipline at all; it was just another form of extreme dieting.'
"I've tried many methods, but..." Lu Yu gave a bitter smile. "That rice is the only food that doesn't make me feel guilty after eating it."
